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Post by atsda on Sept 27, 2023 1:47:44 GMT
If I go to York, it will be a day trip.
rtraincollector: Do your voices come with wallets? Alfred
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Post by trainman9 on Sept 27, 2023 14:11:47 GMT
In the past I did have specific items I was looking for. Found most of what I was looking for over the past two and found the rest on ebay. I mostly go to meet up with some friends. This may be my last York as a TCA member. I”m thinking of just going in April 2024 and pay the $10 to go into the dealer hall. I miss the manufacturers but understand why they are no longer there.
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Post by dennym57 on Sept 27, 2023 15:08:12 GMT
If it wasn't for the fact I'm going as a dealer, I would never leave my recliner. Everything is paid for by TM Book/Video!
It's getting harder for me to get around so I'll be one of those annoying people on electric scooters. Since I like being annoyed I think I'll turn up the juice and see what shakes loose.😁
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Post by atsda on Sept 27, 2023 15:34:07 GMT
Denny, If for nothing else, I may come to York to 'see' you rattling around in your scooter. Alfred
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Post by Traindiesel! on Sept 27, 2023 16:05:53 GMT
I’m sure you’ve all heard that Atlas O and MTH will be attending with their own booths. Looking forward to that!
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Post by dlagrua on Sept 27, 2023 16:31:08 GMT
I certainly miss attending York but mainly for the total experience. A day trip would be ideal but its a 3+ hr drive one way. As I reported earlier it just doesn't make good economic sense for myself to attend anymore. Considering the sharp upward inflation that affects the trip cost; I just wonder how many other attendees and dealers take the same position. Right now and for the immediate future the Allentown meets are my go to events. That is a really good show and doable in an hours drive from where I live.
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Post by healey36 on Sept 27, 2023 17:47:27 GMT
If it wasn't for the fact I'm going as a dealer, I would never leave my recliner. Everything is paid for by TM Book/Video! I've always enjoyed their Christmas-themed videos...wish they'd crank out a few new ones.
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Post by Bill on Sept 27, 2023 19:42:06 GMT
And I enjoy their show on RFD-TV  |
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Post by curtis on Sept 28, 2023 16:24:45 GMT
And I enjoy their show on RFD-TV When we finally got FIOS (had nothing but antenna in our area, No cable or FIOS, I had a dish) we got the package (at an extra cost) that had RFD. Lasted two years then RFD pulled out of FIOS. SUCKS!!! I really liked that channel for trains and tractors.
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Post by Adam on Sept 28, 2023 23:27:28 GMT
And I enjoy their show on RFD-TV When we finally got FIOS (had nothing but antenna in our area, No cable or FIOS, I had a dish) we got the package (at an extra cost) that had RFD. Lasted two years then RFD pulled out of FIOS. SUCKS!!! I really liked that channel for trains and tractors. It looks like you can watch much of their content on their website. Not even sure if you need to pay for it. www.rfdtv.com/
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Post by Adam on Sept 28, 2023 23:28:49 GMT
I take it back, looks like some of their content is behind a paywall, but may be worth it if you enjoy what they offer.
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Post by runamuckchuck on Oct 1, 2023 13:21:05 GMT
I certainly miss attending York but mainly for the total experience. A day trip would be ideal but it's a 3+ hr drive one way. As I reported earlier it just doesn't make good economic sense for myself to attend anymore. Considering the sharp upward inflation that affects the trip cost; I just wonder how many other attendees and dealers take the same position. Right now and for the immediate future the Allentown meets are my go to events. That is a really good show and doable in an hours drive from where I live. York is 90 minutes for me one way, however my night vision isn't what it used to be so in April I stayed overnight for the first time ever. Within that 2 day time frame I had a more relaxing experience than doing the one day sprint. As an attendee only I could not justify staying more that two days; too much Honey Do things to tackle at home for that to fly. That being said, by early reserving in May I found a nice Hotel in York for $99.00 for the night. If you eat where the locals go to non franchise chains you will likely get a better meal at a lower cost. For me the largest expense was the stupid amount of trains that I bought. That fiscal pain is self inflicted and can be avoided or minimized. If you can't get to York, I am with you that the Allentown meets are a great consolation prize. That meet is for me what York is to you travel time wise. It makes for a long day. When I go, I go up the afternoon before and stay the night. On my way home I hit Hennings and Nick Smith's. It is one way to justify the trip!
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Post by dennym57 on Oct 1, 2023 20:36:54 GMT
If it wasn't for the fact I'm going as a dealer, I would never leave my recliner. Everything is paid for by TM Book/Video! I've always enjoyed their Christmas-themed videos...wish they'd crank out a few new ones. Tom McComas (TM) has stopped making videos he's getting too old. His son Jeff McComas has been making videos, but they turned studio into the I Love Toy Trains store.
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Post by healey36 on Oct 1, 2023 21:14:46 GMT
Well, we’re all getting a bit long in the tooth, I guess. Tom had a great run...end of an era. Hopefully Jeff can pick it up.
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Post by dennym57 on Oct 3, 2023 14:58:54 GMT
I’m sure you’ve all heard that Atlas O and MTH will be attending with their own booths. Looking forward to that! Yawn...
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